EU finalizes 21st sanctions package targeting Russian finance, military and propaganda
EU ambassadors and leaders approved the bloc's 21st sanctions package against Russia in Brussels, adding new measures on finance, energy and propaganda. According to Politico. eu, diplomats worked to secure unanimous approval while several member states raised objections over energy, shipping and banking provisions. The Kyiv Independent reported that a consensus was finally reached after Greece withdrew its veto, allowing the inclusion of a year-long oil price cap and expanded financial restrictions. Politico.
eu later noted that the agreement preserved Greek-linked LNG shipments for a year and froze the oil price cap for twelve months. DW. com said EU leaders kept the $44-per-barrel oil price cap for a year and added banks, crypto firms and shadow-fleet vessels to the blacklist. The Kyiv Independent confirmed that the EU formally adopted 218 new sanctions covering banks, stock exchanges, crypto platforms, vessels and individuals tied to the military-industrial complex and propaganda. The package therefore expands pressure on Russia's financial and military sectors while maintaining the oil price ceiling.
